DALIA KHADDAM, FRANCE

Syria’s human catastrophe is a very personal subject for me, having been born in Damascus to Syrian-Turkish parents. Although my family moved to Turkey when I was young, my memories and home life kept me connected to my Syrian heritage. Fashion was always my passion, and from my first year at Istituto Marangoni in Paris, my designs expressed my interest in politics, the environment, and humanitarian issues. I also reconnected with Syrian friends I hadn’t seen for many years. Their stories of “old” pre-war Syria inspired me, and contributed in important ways to this collection. I hope “SYRcle” raises awareness of human suffering, the beauty of Syrian culture, and the need for sustainability in everything we do.

 
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